GLP Services

Regulatory-Grade Product Evaluation

At African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases (AIRID), we provide Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) testing services to support regulatory submissions, product development, and evidence-based decision-making for vector control and public health interventions.

AIRID's GLP programme is designed to deliver traceable, auditable, and reproducible data that meet international regulatory expectations and can be used with confidence by manufacturers, regulators, and global health agencies.

GLP Testing Services

AIRID provides GLP-compliant evaluation of vector control products across laboratory bioassays, experimental hut trials, and field studies, in accordance with OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and World Health Organization Prequalification (WHO/PQ) vector control evaluation guidelines.

Vector Control Products Tested

AIRID conducts GLP studies on a broad range of vector control products, including:

• Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), including next-generation and dual-active nets
• Indoor residual spraying (IRS) products
• Spatial repellents and emanators
• Larvicides and larval source management tools
• Novel and emerging vector control technologies

Products may be evaluated at different stages of development, including pre-submission testing, WHO prequalification support, and post-market evidence generation.

Testing Platforms

Depending on the regulatory question and product class, evaluations may be conducted using one or more of the following GLP-aligned platforms:

Laboratory Bioassays

• WHO-recommended laboratory assays
• Assessment of bioefficacy, susceptibility, and relevant entomological endpoints
• Conducted under GLP where applicable

Semi-Field and Experimental Hut Trials

• Controlled evaluation of product performance under realistic exposure conditions
• Measurement of WHO-recommended entomological endpoints
• Studies aligned with regulatory and policy requirements

Field Trials

• GLP-aligned field evaluations, where appropriate
• Assessment of durability, operational performance, and real-world effectiveness

All studies are designed and conducted in line with applicable WHO/PQ Vector Control Product Evaluation Guidelines.

WHO Prequalification – Vector Control Product Evaluation Guidelines

Supporting Documentation and Reporting

All GLP studies conducted at AIRID include a comprehensive package of regulatory-grade documentation, ensuring full traceability and audit readiness:

• Approved GLP study plans and protocols
• Controlled raw data capture, verification, and amendment records
• Quality Assurance (QA) inspection records and statements
• Final GLP study reports suitable for regulatory and WHO PQ submissions
• Secure archiving of study records and materials in accordance with GLP retention requirements

All services are delivered under approved SOPs, with full traceability of test items, methods, personnel, deviations, and data throughout the study lifecycle.

Contact for GLP Services

To discuss a proposed GLP study, request a quotation, or explore collaboration:

When contacting us, please include (if available):

• Product type and intended use
• Target vector species and study setting
• Proposed study design and timelines
• WHO prequalification or regulatory pathway requirements